caliz_finest

what u think?

LS400

The BMW 745 is more expensive than the LS430. I believe the 745 is $10,000 - $12,000 more than the 430 now these days (depends on the model). The BMW 745 is a good car (looks beautiful with 22's). Next year, when BMW works the bugs out of the current model, I think it will be a great car (just need to get a ride in one of those to compare to the comfort and quietness of the LS430).

caliz_finest

745 is performance oriented while the LS430 is comfort oriented, i really like the design on the 745 interior and the seats are very comfortable but the cabin is like the size of a E class

squarehat

Wow, I've never seen 22"s on a passenger car. Saw a 745i on 21"s about a month ago, and thought it looked a little two big. I think the factory 19"s look just right.

LOTC

Dunno about the new 7 series, looks kinda whack with those tailights I really like the previous 7series.

LS400

Here's the BMW 745 on HRE 22's.

caliz_finest

damn those rims suit the 745 perfectly

Richie

I like the lines of the LS better.
It would be my no.1 choice.

JohnsRX

no comparison. If they were the same price, no one would buy the Lex.

Lexozz

You must be outta your mind! Check this out:

2003 Lexus LS 430 - Tops Benz and Bimmer Again
© Lexus
Tokyo, Japan
Lexus Lexus LS 430 Ranks Highest In J.D. Power And Associates Apeal Study

10/08/2002 TORRANCE, CA

Oct. 8, 2002 - Lexus claimed the top spot in the Premium Luxury Car category of the J.D. Power and Associates 2002 Automotive, Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study released today.

The LS 430 was ranked the Most Appealing Premium Luxury Car in the study outperforming competitors from Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Jaguar. This is the fourth time that Lexus has held the Most Appealing Premium Luxury Car title.

"Not only was the LS 430 ranked the highest in its segment, it also had the highest APEAL score of any model in the study," said Denny Clements, Lexus group vice president and general manager. "This shows that owners make a strong emotional connection with the LS 430."

Now in its seventh year, the 2002 APEAL study has established itself as a benchmark for measuring the appeal of new vehicles and owners' satisfaction with their new vehicle purchase. This year's report is based on information from more than 117,000 owners of new 2002 and early 2003 model-year vehicles.

Respondents decide what they like and don't like about their new vehicles' performance and features after 90 days of ownership. The study asks the owners to rate more than 100 attributes that cover eight areas of vehicle performance and design. The areas include engine and transmission; ride and handling; exterior styling; comfort and convenience; cockpit and instrument panel; heating, ventilation and cooling; seats; and sound system

squarehat

Thanks for the pic.
The 22"s on a 745i look no bigger proportionally than 19"s on a 330ci. The fender arches must be huge to be able to hold 22"s that nicely, I've seen 21"s on LS430's that look 'jammed in' , though that may be the result of a lowered suspension...